{"data":{"id":"us/21-cfr-884.1720","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"21 CFR 884.1720","heading":"Gynecologic laparoscope and accessories.","body":"(a) Identification. A gynecologic laparoscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced through the abdominal wall. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include: Trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheater, light source and cables, and component parts.\n(b) Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).\n(2) Class I for gynecologic laparoscope accessories that are not part of a specialized instrument or device delivery system, do not have adapters, connector channels, or do not have portals for electrosurgical, lasers, or other power sources. Such gynecologic laparosope accessory instruments include: the lens cleaning brush, biopsy brush, clip applier (without clips), applicator, cannula (without trocar or valves), ligature carrier/needle holder, clamp/hemostat/grasper, curette, instrument guide, ligature passing and knotting instrument, suture needle (without suture), retractor, mechanical (noninflatable), snare, stylet, forceps, dissector, mechanical (noninflatable), scissors, and suction/irrigation probe. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.","path":["Title 21—Food and Drugs","CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER H—MEDICAL DEVICES","PART 884—OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICES","Subpart B—Obstetrical and Gynecological Diagnostic Devices"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-21.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:47Z","sha256":"3dbaab77c7fa76d16a7ea2b82d8fdb8cd79dbecca98b7aec2914e0edf1505bf2","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/21-cfr-884.1710","next":"us/21-cfr-884.1730"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}